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Fish Lake Campground
Fish Lake Campground is located appoximately 1,780 feet above sea level in a mixed hardwood and confier forest with many fir and Port-Orford-cedar trees. There are five vault type unisex accessible restrooms and all campsites are furnished with wooden tables and combination fire ring grills.
The campground’s location, 20 miles south from the town of Orleans, 12 miles north of the town of Weitchpec and 8 miles from the Klamath River, makes it an ideal location to participate in the area’s many recreation activities.
Fishing, swimming and whitewater rafting are all close by in the Klamath, Trinity and Salmon Rivers. Campers can hike a system of trails (Blue Lake, Red Lake and Fish Lake trails) totaling 5 miles that exist around the perimeter of Fish Lake. Trails are accessible by trailheads located at the boat ramp and within the campground.
Visitors can also enjoy fishing for trout, blue-gill, and bass in the lake or explore native plants and wildlife.
Campground host available.
There are no electric/water/sewer hookups nor showers at this campground.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open tentatively June 6th, 2024 through October 15, 2024. Actual dates may vary due to wet weather and Port Orford Cedar root disease seasonal closures. Closed for winter months. |
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| Reservations: | Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1 (877) 444-6777; TDD: 1 (877) 833-6777; International: 1 (606) 515-6777. Sites 3-4, 7, 10-12, 20 and 22 are reservable. First come, first serve campsites available. Fee envelopes are available at campground entrance. |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | $10 per night for camping; $5 per extra vehicle; $5.00 day use fee. |
| Open Season: | 6/6/2024 - 10/15/2024 |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Water: | Drinking water available. |
| Restroom: | 5 vault toilets. |
| Passes: | Interagency Park Passes are honored at the Six Rivers National Forest: Interagency Senior Pass: A lifetime pass for citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., age 62 or older. There is a one-time $80 fee. Interagency Access Pass: A lifetime pass free to citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who have a permanent disability, regardless of age. Holders of the above passes receive a 50% discount on camping fees on the Smith River NRA and Six Rivers National Forest. The passes also cover access to and use of many other Federal recreation sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees. Obtain passes at National Forest or Grassland offices; or by mail through USGS—inquire at 1 (888) 275-8747 or online at fedrecpass@usgs.gov; or visit the USGS store at https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District 1 Ishi Pishi Road Orleans, CA 95556 (530) 627-3291 |
General Information
Directions:From the West, follow Highway 101, just one mile North of Arcata. Follow California State Route 299 East for 30 miles to Willow Creek. Take State Highway 96 North 30 miles to Weitchpec. Continue 4 miles to Bluff Creek Road (Forest Road 13N01). Follow Bluff Creek Road 5 miles to Fish Lake Road, Forest Road 10N12 (turn off on right) and continue for 3 miles to Campground entrance.
From the East, turn on to State Route 299 in Redding, and proceed West for about 95 miles to Willow Creek. Take State Highway 96 North 30 miles to Weitchpec. Continue 4 miles to Bluff Creek Road (Forest Road 13N01). Follow Bluff Creek Road 5 miles to Fish Lake Road, Forest Road 10N12 (turn off on right) and continue for 3 miles to Campground entrance.
General Notes:
Activities
Campground Camping
Maximum trailer length 20 feet
| No. of Sites | 24 |
| Reservation Info | For reservations go to www.recreation.gov |
| Fire Information | Fire Permits Not Required in Campground |
| No. of Accessible sites | 3 |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Visitors can try their luck and skill at fishing for trout, blue-gill, bass and a variety of fresh water fish that reside in Fish Lake. Fishing is best done by boat. Off-shore fishing may be difficult due to the location of aqautic vegetation.
This area allows for non-motorized boats only. Motorized boats are prohibited.
General Info:
Directions
From the West, follow Highway 101, just one mile North of Arcata. Follow California State Route 299 East for 30 miles to Willow Creek. Take State Highway 96 North 30 miles to Weitchpec. Continue 4 miles to Bluff Creek Road (Forest Road 13N01). Follow Bluff Creek Road 5 miles to Fish Lake Road, Forest Road 10N12 (turn off on right) and continue for 3 miles to Campground entrance.
From the East, turn on to State Route 299 in Redding, and proceed West for about 95 miles to Willow Creek. Take State Highway 96 North 30 miles to Weitchpec. Continue 4 miles to Bluff Creek Road (Forest Road 13N01). Follow Bluff Creek Road 5 miles to Fish Lake Road, Forest Road 10N12 (turn off on right) and continue for 3 miles to Campground entrance.
Day Hiking
| Status: | Temporarily closed |
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| Status description: | Seasonal closure for Port-Orford Cedar disease management |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | Offered in all sites |
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| Tent camping: | Allowed in all sites |
| Parking: | Additional day use area parking available near entrance |
| Toilets: | 5 vault toilets |
| Accessible: | Sites #19, 20 & 22 |
| Boat ramp: | Located at before campground entrance |
| Drinking water: | New water system installed 2010 |
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